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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — According to federal court documents, Darren Sharper has reached a new plea deal in his drug and rape case.

Sharper was due in court on Thursday for sentencing but a new trial will start on May 16.

Sharper request his sentencing be continued until June 15.